Vocational qualifications are certifications or credentials that focus on providing practical skills and knowledge for specific professions or industries. They are typically designed to prepare individuals for a particular job or career path and often involve hands-on training and work experience. These qualifications are valuable for those looking to enter a specific trade or field of work.
Ron Dearing has written: 'Review of qualifications for 16-19 year olds' -- subject(s): Vocational education, General certificate of education examination (Great Britain), Vocational qualifications
Anneke Westerhuis has written: 'European structures of qualification levels' -- subject(s): Vocational education, Vocational qualifications
James Gerard Brosnan has written: 'Predicting vocational success at a vocational technical high school through eighth-grade admission data' -- subject(s): Vocational interests, Testing, Occupational aptitude tests, Vocational guidance, Vocational qualifications
In England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, National Vocational Qualifications are certificates attesting that you have the ability to perform a given job satisfactorily.
William Z. Davis has written: 'Some of the qualifications and duties of a good lawyer' -- subject(s): Lawyers, Vocational qualifications
Gordon James Heyes has written: 'The implications of national vocational qualifications'
Vocational certificates are typically recognized and accepted within the country in which they are issued. However, some countries may have agreements or recognition of vocational certificates from other countries, especially within the European Union where the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) ensures that qualifications are comparable across different countries. It's important to check with the relevant national education authorities or credential evaluation services for specific information on the recognition of vocational certificates in other countries.
Geoff Hayward has written: 'Getting to grips with GNVQs' -- subject(s): Handbooks, manuals, General National Vocational Qualifications (Great Britain), Vocational education, Examinations
Now known as Cambridge Nationals, the OCR Nationals offer qualifications that are geared towards vocational qualifications. Some of the courses offered include: business management, health and social care, media and communications, public services and many more.
Edexcel is an education publishing and technology company that is based in the UK. Its main role is as an examination board for a variety of vocational qualifications.
Lesley Glass has written: 'The effect of national vocational qualifications on retail travel agency youth training schemes in England'
Luther Meeker Snavely has written: 'Judging performance and professional qualifications of concert band contest adjudicators' -- subject(s): Competitions, Bands (Music), Music teachers, Vocational qualifications, Music, Evaluation